Category: Features
S’pore chip diagnoses TB in just 3 hours
SINGAPORE – The time taken to accurately diagnose tuberculosis (TB) looks set to be cut from up to eight weeks down to less than three hours. This is all thanks to a semiconductor chip smaller than a $1 coin, invented […]
Study identifies uncommon gene mutation
Scientists in Singapore have helped identify an uncommon gene mutation which causes thick patches of skin to appear on the palms and soles of patients. As the patients age, more of these very thick and rough skin patches appear on […]
Herbs and Dietary Supplements Could Have Adverse Interactions With Prescribed Drugs
A new study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice warns that a large number of herbs and dietary supplements could be dangerous to health as they may lead to adverse drug interactions, especially among those who are taking […]
Skipping Breakfast may Cause Weight Gain
People who skip breakfast eat more for lunch and also crave fatty and sugary foods, finds study. Over time, this could lead to slimmers piling on the pounds, despite their best intentions, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. The warning […]
By Measuring Heartbeats Gadgets Will Identify Their Users
Smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other devices will identify users by measuring their heartbeats through their fingertips. The gadgets may soon recognize their owners at a touch. “ECG biometrics identifies people by their cardiac rhythm,” Foteini Agrafioti, an engineer at […]
10 scientific ways to instantly boost your mood
Feeling down in the dumps? Sometimes we don’t have the time to spend a day at the spa or invite friends and family over to de-stress and cheer us up. So we’ve compiled a list of quick tricks to […]
New SARS-like virus found in Middle East
Global health officials are closely monitoring a new respiratory virus related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that has left a Qatari citizen in critical condition in a hospital in London. The UN’s World Health Organisation (WHO) put out a […]
Purple Corn can Effectively Treat Diabetes
Korean researchers have found that purple corn can be effective in treating diabetes as it contains anthocyanins (PCA) or flavonoids that have anti-diabetic properties, a new study published in the American Journal of Physiology reveals. The study was conducted by […]
Laser Device to Reduce Pain Due to Injections Developed
South Korean researchers have developed a new laser device that could lead to less painful injections, a new study published in the Optical Society journal Optics Letters reveals. Researchers at Seoul National University say that their device could one day […]
Chinese epidemiologist dismisses “AIDS-like disease” concerns
BEIJING — A Chinese epidemiologist on Tuesday dismissed public concerns over a latest immunodeficiency disease, after media likened the disease to AIDS due to their similarity in symptoms. Scientists from the United States, Taiwan and Thailand said neutralizing anti-interferon autoantibodies […]
